PHOTO GALLERY: Participants set up for Art in the Park

June 1, 2012 | 7:14 p.m. CDT

On Friday, participants prepared for the Art in the Park festival at Stephens Lake Park. The festival, which will feature a variety of events including art galleries, live music, magic shows and food, is aimed at encouraging the arts in Columbia.

Derek Frankhouser stencils galloping horses onto the sidewalk Friday at Stephens Lake Park for the Art in the Park festival. Frankhouser will produce an animated short video by attaching a video camera to his bike and riding over the stencils. | Amy Bruer

Carol Dennison and John Dennison set up their tent on Friday for the Art in the Park festival at Stephens Lake Park . The festival will be held Saturday and Sunday. This is the couple's first time bringing their ceramics to Columbia for the festival. | Amy Bruer

Artwork by John and Carol Dennison is on display Friday at Stephens Lake Park for the Art in the Park Festival. | Amy Bruer

Bill Brackett sets up his tent Friday for the Art in the Park festival at Stephens Lake Park. Brackett has been a repeat vendor at the festival since 2007. | Amy Bruer